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VIVA L’ITALIA FOR VOLITION’S EUROPEAN PREMIERE!
Italy, here we come! VOLITION’s European Premiere will take place in Rome, at the OSTIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL! We screen at 9:30 pm at the Cineland di Ostia. Friends, Romans, Countrymen, if you’re a fan of cerebral science-fiction, please join us. More exciting European festival news still to come, so stay tuned!
INTERNATIONAL HORROR & SCI-FI FILM FESTIVAL SELECTS VOLITION!
Horrifying news can be good news! We are honored to be selected for the 2019 International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival. There’s nothing better than screening a sci-fi film for true genre fans. Schedule and details are on the official festival site. We hope you’ll join us!
PLANET OF THE APES AND VAN HELSING STAR ALEKS PAUNOVIC CAST IN SMITH BROTHERS’ SCI-FI THRILLER, “VOLITION”
Vancouver, B.C., May 2nd, 2017 — Multi-talented actor Aleks Paunovic will play the role of a warm-hearted criminal in the Smith Brothers’ sci-fi thriller, VOLITION. Paunovic’s heat is picking up, with his recent credits in War of the Planet of the Apes, Keanu Reeves’ Siberia, and his series regular run on SyFy’s Van Helsing. Paunovic’s previous credits also include series regular spots on Continuum, iZombie, The 100, and a turn in the highly anticipated Liam Neeson/Laura Dern starrer, Hard Powder.
Paunovic will join the impressive ensemble of Adrian Glynn McMorran (The Revenant, Arrow), Magda Apanowicz (Continuum, Caprica, Kyle XY), John Cassini (Se7en, The Game, Continuum), Frank Cassini (Good Fellas, Watchmen, The Bridge) and Bill Marchant (Chappie, Godzilla, Strange Empire).
Volition is directed by award-winning director, Tony Dean Smith, based on a screenplay written by Tony Dean Smith & Ryan W. Smith. It is a gritty sci-fi thriller, about a man, afflicted with clairvoyance, who tries to change his fate when a series of events leads to a vision of his own murder. The Smith Brothers have partnered with Paly Productions, Inc. to produce the film, with Principal Photography set for June 2017.
“Aleks has that rare combo of captivating presence, and raw, human vulnerability. He’s a superb actor with the perfect instincts for the role,” says Tony Dean Smith, the film’s director, co-writer and co-producer. “The dynamic that Aleks brings to our team is immeasurable. We’re couldn’t be happier,” says Ryan W. Smith, the film’s co-writer and co-producer.
In connection with Volition, the Smith Brothers are releasing a series of semi-monthly webisodes, offering fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of the film. Fans are encouraged to visit the Smith Brothers Film Company Facebook page, www.volitionthemovie.com, Twitter or Instagram, for behind-the-scenes content and news.
SMITH BROTHERS FILM COMPANY
Smith Brothers Film Company is the creative partnership of Tony Dean Smith & Ryan W. Smith. Tony is a filmmaker who has worked for Universal, CTV, Neill Blomkamp, and Syfy, among others. Ryan is a screenwriter, who has worked for Disney, Netflix, YTV and Syfy, among others. For more information, visit www.smithbrothersfc.com.
PALY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Paly Productions, Inc. is a U.S.-based investment fund, focused on high-quality artistic projects for the world market.
SMITH BROTHERS’ MIND-BENDING THRILLER “VOLITION” GREENLIT!
Vancouver, B.C., Nov. 28th, 2016 — Filmmakers Tony Dean Smith & Ryan W. Smith have partnered with U.S.-based investment fund Paly Productions Inc. to finance their mind-bending sci-fi thriller, VOLITION. Tony Dean Smith will helm the film as Director, while Ryan W. Smith will serve as Producer.
Based on a screenplay written by the Smith Brothers, Volition is a gritty sci-fi thriller, about a man afflicted with clairvoyance, who tries to change his fate when a series of events leads to a vision of his own imminent murder. Volition aims to reach fans of intelligent sci-fi, focusing on intriguing concepts and grounded characters. Principal Photography commences in Vancouver, in Spring 2017, with a festival and wider release scheduled for 2018.
In connection with Volition, the Smith Brothers Film Company will be releasing a series of semi-monthly webisodes, offering fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of the film. The first webisode is set for Monday, Nov. 28th, 2016, with others following every second Monday. Fans are encouraged to visit www.volitionthemovie.com for up-to-date behind-the-scenes content, and for additional news. Fans can also sign up for the Volition newsletter, or join the Volition page on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, to be alerted to new content as it emerges.
SMITH BROTHERS FILM COMPANY
Smith Brothers Film Company is the creative partnership of Tony Dean Smith & Ryan W. Smith. As an independent film company, it produces high-quality, character- and story-driven film and television content for the global market. For more information, visit www.smithbrothersfc.com.
PALY PRODUCTIONS, INC.
Paly Productions, Inc. is a U.S.-based investment fund, focused on high-quality artistic projects for the world market.
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